Baptism at HPC

The next baptism service to be held at High Point Church will be on April 8, Easter, at 12:15 p.m., after the second service.

Informational Sessions will be held in the Library between services (~10:20 a.m.) and after the second service (~12:15 p.m.) on 3/11, 3/18, & 3/25.

In Matthew 28:19 Jesus commands us to “…make disciples, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit…” It is understood from this passage that the preaching of the Good News of Jesus Christ must precede baptism. It is by the work of the Holy Spirit, through the faithful preaching of the Gospel, not the performance of a ritual of immersion, sprinkling or pouring, whereby disciples are made. Baptism can be given only when the recipient has responded to the word in repentance and faith. That this pattern was clearly understood by the Apostles is made manifest in the many examples found in the early history of the church (Acts 2:38; 8:36ff; 10:45; 16:32-33)

The Apostle Paul confirms this understanding in his teaching about baptism in Romans 6. It is in repentance and faith that we are identified with Jesus Christ in his death, burial and resurrection. The person who is baptized is clearly proclaiming his turning from sin, believing Christ for forgiveness of sin and turning his/her back on the old life and living a new life in Christ. Although there is no direct prohibition of infant baptism in the New Testament, care should be exercised to bring the whole counsel of God to bear in situations with no clear Biblical instruction.

What is the process for baptism at High Point Church?
   
If you would like to be baptized at HPC, there is a short process which we follow.

First, you need to sign up with the church office, either by filling out the form below, or calling the office at 836-3236.

Second, an interview will be set up with one of the elders, giving you a chance to tell your story of how Christ has entered your life and is affecting you today.

After that, a short preparation meeting will be held with other baptismal candidates, outlining the baptism service and what will be required of you. One of the requirements of baptism at High Point is giving your personal testimony. We ask that you write your testimony in advance and let the pastor and an elder review it prior to your baptism.

If giving a short testimony in front of the church fills you with terror, don’t let that stop you from being baptized. Contact us and we will figure out how to help you through this step of obedience without causing undo anxiety, whether by allowing you to do it on video or by affirming a baptismal creed.

The next baptism service to be held at High Point Church will be on July 24, 2011.

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